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Wear a Helmet and Bicycle Clothing
Wear a helmet that complies with CPSC or CE safety standards; it can prevent injury.
Remove your helmet when you are not on your bicycle; if the helmet is caught, you
could choke.
Wear bicycle clothing, eye protection, and gloves. Do not wear clothing that is loose;
it could get caught in the chain or the wheels. Also wear light, bright, and reflective
clothing to make you easier to see, especially at night.
Ride Safely in Wet Weather or Wind
No brakes stop as effectively in wet weather as they do in dry weather. Even with
brakes that are correctly adjusted and serviced, more lever pressure and longer
distances are necessary to stop in wet weather.
Wet weather causes decreased traction. The road surface can become slippery and
ordinary objects can become treacherous, such as wet leaves, painted crosswalks, or
manhole covers. When wet surfaces freeze, traction is decreased further. Strong winds
can make a bicycle turn without your control.
When you ride in wet weather, a wet tire can cause a malfunction of a dynamo
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